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Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders ... • Starvation Ketosis ... Ketoacidosis (AKA) • Diabetic ... @nickmmark #Ketosis ... #Disorders #ketones
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... • Diabetic ketoacidosis ... • Hyperglycemic ... #differential # ... #endocrinology
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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a spectrum of hyperglycemic ... and starvation ketosis ... #comparison #laboratory ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #comparison #diabetic
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis ... • Urine/serum ketones ... • Urine/serum ketones ... Algorithm #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Comparison of Pathologic Breathing Patterns
Biot's respiration aka ataxic respiration:
 - Periodic breathing: hyperpnea (or normopnea) and
Metabolic acidosis (Diabetes ... Hyperpnea K = Ketones ... (Diabetic ketoacidosis ... #Respiratory #pulmonary ... #diagnosis #comparison
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
conditions, serum BHB has ... In Starvation Ketosis ... If Hyperglycemic ... drips unless also diabetic ... #diagnosis #differential